Oxford commissioners approve conditional rezoning for 409‑acre Hunt Landis development amid resident objections

Oxford commissioners voted to approve a conditional rezoning for the 409‑acre Hunt Landis development off Landis Road, Salem Road and Tabbs Creek after a developer presentation and an extended public‑comment period. The zoning change rezones the site to residential‑mixed‑use (RMU) with a developer‑proposed density cap of 4.56 units per acre and conditions that include 1,300‑square‑foot homes, 37 acres of open space and 10.24 acres of recreation space.

The project presenter told the board that the plan includes a mix of townhomes, single‑family homes, an assisted‑living component, a commercial area and amenities; technical review was completed and the Planning Board recommended approval. The presenter said a traffic impact analysis (TIA) prepared and reviewed by NCDOT identified roughly 15 intersections for improvements and that required road upgrades would be paid by the developer. The presenter…